Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad

Name: Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta(ziti, bow tie or other shaped pasta); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil(or cooking oil of your choice); 1/4 cup vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh basil leaves(chopped); 3 large tomatoes(or cherry tomatoes); 1 cup kidney beans(cooked or low-sodium canned drained, or try garbanzo beans or black beans); mozzarella cheese, fat-free(cubed or shredded cheese, optional); walnuts(chopped, optional)

SaladDinnerItalian⏱ Prep 15 min | Cook 30 minServes 12

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Beans, tomatoes, and basil are mixed with pasta and a tasty vinaigrette to give you a easy and tasty meal. Bring this pasta salad to your next cookout or gathering. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Ingredients

1 pound pasta(ziti, bow tie or other shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil(or cooking oil of your choice)
1/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

+ 6 more ingredients

Instructions

Wash hands with soap and water.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, and pepper to make vinaigrette.

In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, beans, basil, and tomatoes. Pour vinaigrette over top and toss together. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

If desired, add nuts and cheese just before serving, tossing again to combine.

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Nutrition Estimate

287Calories

11gProtein

41gCarbs

7gFat

Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI